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Tthataway reacted to Avidmagnum12's post in the thread 2026 Hontoon Island Gathering. March 3,4,5. DeLand Florida on St. John’s river. with
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Less than a week to go till we get together for the “Hontoon Hoot” as John Highsmith calls it. If you have not done so be sure to let... -
Tthataway replied to the thread Windlass Installation advice.I have used both the free fall and power down Lewmar 700. I much perfer the standard power down, because it can be totally controlled...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Our favorite cruising mods, 2026.Excellent post; Thank you John. I wonder about the outside person being able to see inside the Phifertex plus at night when it is dark...
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TI found this page with an embedded window showing day/night on Phifertex Plus (92.5% shade vs 70% for regular Phifertex), so can take...
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Tthataway reacted to hardee's post in the thread Electronic Gagets which make the boating experience better and safer with Like.
I think the 2 best electronic devices I have are the MOB+ electronic OB kill switch and the Watchmate Vision AIS. I do have some...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Trailering."I've never seen a transom saver with a spring in it." I guess I can say "I have never seen a Transom Saver without a spring". Mine...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Trailering.The Transom Saver in this case is a strut which goes from the leg of the motor/motors tilted up to the trailer frame, and is spring...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Radar Arches.I order my snaps and other fastners from SailRite. You can count on their quality. You might get good ones, if a brand name, or not...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Swim ladder pulling through platform.The teak idea might work, but I would not count on it. I would open the core from the back or underside. Replace it with either...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Radar Arches.I believe Mr T was on the "A" team. No worry. My C Dory moniker is "Thataway", or some members started calling me "Dr. Bob". Yes, I...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Lonestar gx2 winch.Search the site. There is another thread recenty and several in the past about deck mounting this anchor line reel winch.
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Tthataway replied to the thread Swim ladder pulling through platform.I apologize for not understanding the exact nature of the issue. You are on the right track. It is not normal to have cracking there...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Hydraulic to EoH?.Fairly easy to do, cost about 1400 plus or minus, if you have a controller in the vehicle. No controller necessary for surge brakes...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Swim ladder pulling through platform.What you quote as coming from "Gunslinger1" is actually a quote of the material I had posted. If you have flexion and cracking, this...
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Tthataway replied to the thread Radar Arches.Usuallly you have the rail made locally because of the expense and difficuly shipping. Usually the arch is high enough that the...